Holiday > Saratoga's Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas For 2012

Preston the Penguin, available from Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Saratoga Springs is every bit as functional as it is adorable. Pick this up for your mother, sister, grandfather or anyone who loves finding new ways to attract birds to their yard! Preston is made of a mix of black oil sunflower seeds, pecans, canola seed, safflower, peanuts, sunflower chips and fruit. Whether you purchase him alone or with the feeder, this would make a great gift this holiday season with a penguin theme that also celebrates the cold! Buy it at Wild Birds Unlimited – Saratoga Springs or Online.

Plan a pre- or post-holiday outing for an ultra-personal, ultra-artsy and unique gift where you not only get that special person on your list a gift card, but go with them for some unbeatable togetherness, sipping on cocktails and creating masterpieces to cherish together at the new Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio! All supplies are provided, and the artwork you create as you paint along with the group is yours to customize and keep. The gift recipient can then hang the piece in their home as a continual reminder of your special outing! Learn more here

Village Pizzeria in Middle Grove offers these amazing SausAtions Gift Baskets, featuring their own custom sauces and other fine Italian specialty products made from natural ingredients. This is perfect for the person on your list who loves to cook and create new recipes in the kitchen. Each basket is filled with the products you select (including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options!) and packaged up for an edible holiday gift basket that is every bit as beautiful as it is tasty! Buy it here

This unique gift idea comes from Tushita Heaven, located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The white lotus design adorning this Raku Dreamcatcher Tile stands for spiritual purity and enlightenment. This makes a great gift for a sister, coworker or close friend on your list who would appreciate a special reminder of that positive energy you want to send their way. The recipient may choose to hang this original art piece on a wall at home or even at work to admire! Buy it here

Give the gift of ultimate pampering and bring a hint of springtime to a lady on your list this cold winter season. Sanctuary Spa is an exclusive local carrier of the Aromatherapy Associates product line, and the Hydrating Rose Renewal Wrap is a relaxing and aromatic treatment that infuses moisture with nourishing essential oils, leaving skin silky soft in the dry winter months. The treatment will be available for $125 throughout the winter. Purchase a gift card for the service to be enjoyed in-spa (with the added bonus of professional application as well as a scalp massage), or purchase the treatment package retail and wrap it up as a gift... or both! Find it at Sanctuary Spa, 72 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs.

Who couldn't use a little visit from the Saratoga Santa this holiday season? This festive wine features a red-suited, Jolly Old Saint Nick on the label and is a hand-crafted wine made here in town by the Saratoga Winery. The wine itself is a smooth off-dry Cabernet Blend, full bodied, with Pomegranate undertones and an earthy, oaky finish. The Saratoga Santa Wine is the perfect compliment to any holiday dinner and pairs especially well with Roasts, Red Meats and Pork dishes. Pick this up for the wine-lover on your list, or as an extra for that person who already has everything. This would also make a great grab-bag or Secret Santa gift! Buy it at Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room, 462 Route 29W in Saratoga Springs.

This one is an oldie but a goodie, and we just couldn't leave it out of our top 10 Saratoga gifts for 2012. It's the starting gate Christmas ornament! These adorable little thoroughbreds come clustered in different groups, depending on the family size, and are available at Impressions of Saratoga. Headlining the gate is "Saratoga," and each horse has a name plate that you can personalize yourself with a sharpie marker. Whether you opt to write the recipients' first names, choose creative "racing" names or let them craft their own upon opening, this cute gift idea is great for a couple who just got married, a growing family or anyone who loves the races. Buy it here

Peppermint is one of the simple luxuries of the holiday season that should not be taken for granted. Dry, cracked lips are one of the ailments many complain of during the harsh winter months, and that's why this Peppermint Lip Balm from McGillycuddy's Naturals makes such a great holiday gift! As a stocking stuffer, grab bag gift or as part of a larger gift basket you may be putting together, add this to your shopping list. Not only does it tingle, taste and smell great, but it's made with Pepperment essential oil, which has many health benefits, from easing a headache to reducing stress! Buy it here

Who does not love olive oil? Perfect on bread, in dressings, countless meals, in salads... the list goes on and on. To make it even better, a specialty olive oil from the Saratoga Olive Oil Company is perfect for anyone on your list! The shop was even voted as the Top 5 Olive Oil Shop in the World by Olive Oil Times! Perfect for gift giving, pick up ready-made gift baskets with a selection of oils, balsamic vinegars and exotic sea salts infused in a variety of different flavors.Buy it here

The brand new Saratoga Filly brand is quickly becoming a huge hit, and this ladies fitted tee is cute, comfy and classic all rolled into one. Pick up this tee for just about any girl on your list this holiday season, from trendy teens who are all about fashion to stay-at-home moms who are all about comfort. This brand is flexible, super local and all about showing off your Saratoga pride! The tee comes in three colors: Navy (pictured), Army or Scarlet. Buy it here